With guests expected for the holiday season, many people think about painting some portion of their home but getting started can be tough. Just deciding what look or feel you want an area to have can be a challenge. Here are three tips for getting started.

Develop a vision.

Light and playful? Numerous studies have shown color affects our mood. Visit True Value'scolor inspiration page to get a feel for how different color schemes play out in an actual room.

Determine how much paint you'll need.

Measure the space you want to paint and plug the numbers into this paint calculator to see how much paint you'll need.

Visit K&B True Value.

Come in and talk to one of our in-house experts. We can match an existing paint color in your home or help you pick a new color scheme. Paint brushes, tarps, rollers, tape, etc. -- we'll help figure out what supplies you'll need for your painting project.

Winter Relief Program

Help us help others.

Now through Thanksgiving, K&B True Value will be collecting items for Winter Relief benefiting the area's homeless, a program sponsored by the Lighthouse Shelter, Arundel House of Hope and area churches. Items needed include...

Non-perishable food items

Caffeinated Coffee (ground) & tea/hot chocolate

Cereal (Cold or Hot)

Powdered Creamer/Sugar Packets/Stirrers

Snacks (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, etc.)

Non-food itemsNew packages of Socks and Underwear for Men and WomenNew or Gently Used Gloves/Warm Hats/Scarves/Sweatshirts & SweatpantsTowels & Washcloths